Comparison

Moodnotes vs BrightMood

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Moodnotes

This app helps you track your mood, identify triggers, and improve your thinking habits using principles of cognitive behavior therapy. It offers tools for self-awareness, reducing anxiety, and developing healthier perspectives for increased well-being.

Highlights
  • Track mood and identify triggers
  • Automatic face scanning for mood capture
  • Journaling with photos and notes
  • Self-awareness articles by experts
  • Develop healthier thinking habits
  • Reduce anxiety and enhance well-being
Features
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Don’t let your mood affect your life. Take control over it! Meet Moodnotes - a super easy mood tracker & journaling app to capture your mood and help you improve your thinking habits. Moodnotes empowers you to track your mood over time, avoid common thinking traps, and develop perspectives associated with increased happiness and well-being. Created by design experts and clinical psychologists (creators of MoodKit), Moodnotes is grounded in the scientifically-supported content of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and positive psychology. Includes Apple Watch app and iCloud sync/backup. KEY FEATURES: Moodnotes helps you to: - Track your mood and identify what triggers it - Scan your face automatically using device camera - Keep your memories with photos or pictures - Read self-awareness articles written by mental health experts - Develop healthier thinking habits - Learn about “traps” in your thinking and how to avoid them - Reduce anxiety and enhance your sense of well-being - Bring new, helpful perspectives to situations - Increase your self-awareness Exclusively featured by Apple in the App Store Today tab story "All The Feels". MOODNOTES PREMIUM Become a Premium member to unlock the following features: - Make unlimited entries per day - Monitor your personal statistics and check your mood insights - Add notes to enrich your mood entries - Get access to “Notable insights” section to learn more about your mood - Find more full-text articles to understand yourself * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your Subscription Plan. Our standard Subscription Plans are: * 1-month Subscription * 1-year Subscription * Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel or manage your free trial's auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. The cancellation will take effect 24-hours after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve the application, please do not hesitate to contact us at moodnotes@bendingspoons.com Privacy Policy: https://support.bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=1019230398 Terms of Service: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=1019230398

About

BrightMood

Features
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Transform your emotional wellness with BrightMood, the AI-powered mood tracker that helps you understand, track, and improve your mental health using Apple Intelligence. - APPLE INTELLIGENCE POWERED Advanced mood pattern recognition using on-device AI Instant emotional insights without compromising privacy Smart predictions for bad day patterns Personalized wellness recommendations - BAD DAYS COUNTER & INSIGHTS Gamified tracking that motivates positive change Visual progress with beautiful Liquid Glass design Trend analysis to identify emotional triggers Weekly and monthly mood reports - LIQUID GLASS DESIGN FOR iOS 26 Stunning interface with Apple's new design language Fluid animations that respond to your emotions Immersive experience optimized for modern iOS Seamless integration with iOS 26 features - EMOTIONAL DETOX PROGRAMS Personalized wellness routines designed for Gen Z Mindfulness exercises based on your mood patterns Daily check-ins with intelligent follow-ups Science-backed emotional regulation techniques - PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens on your device with Apple Intelligence End-to-end encryption for your emotional data No data sharing with third parties Complete control over your personal information Perfect for anyone looking to track daily moods, reduce bad days, understand emotional triggers, and improve mental wellness with AI insights. PREMIUM FEATURES : Unlimited analysis, advanced AI insights, detailed reports, Health app integration, priority support. EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Moodnotes4 screens
BrightMood4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Moodnotes at 13.0 against BrightMood's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Moodnotes sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and BrightMood sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Moodnotes versus BrightMood: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoodnotesBrightMood
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.Ruben Granet

Bugs and requests

Moodnotes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notification issues on iOS updates
  • Occasional data loss or syncing problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add custom feelings and activities
  • More detailed data visualization
  • Integration with other health apps
  • Offline mode for journaling

BrightMood

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Moodnotes

Subscriptions11
  • Moodnotes Pro$2.997 Days
  • Moodnotes Pro - Free Trial7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Moodnotes Premium 1 Month2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Moodnotes Premium 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • Moodnotes Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Moodnotes Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Moodnotes Premium 1 Year1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Moodnotes Premium 1 Year$69.991 Year
  • Moodnotes Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Moodnotes Pro - Free Trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Moodnotes Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$89.991 Year
2 purchases

BrightMood

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Moodnotes free?
Moodnotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrightMood free?
BrightMood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Moodnotes or BrightMood have ads?
Neither Moodnotes nor BrightMood shows ads.

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